Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad
Looking for a healthy and satisfying lunch thats quick and easy to prepare? Try this Cottage Cheese and Chickpea Salad, a delightful mix of creamy cottage cheese, hearty chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. In just 10 minutes, you can create a vibrant, protein-packed salad that serves as a light lunch or nutritious side dish. The refreshing combination of crispy cucumbers, tangy red onion, and rich cottage cheese tantalizes the taste buds while offering customization options with your favorite veggies or herbs. Perfect for any meal occasion, this easy-to-make recipe is both visually appealing and delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Dice the cucumbers and slice the red onion thinly. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined. Serve immediately for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg